Co-Curricular Music Program

If you have any questions about the Music Program, type of ensemble your child should join, instrument your child should learn etc please fill out the following enquiry form:  https://forms.gle/pZqKNddrocsdV1Z49

If you would like to enrol your child in an ensemble or request instrument hire (instrumental hire and private tuition included) please fill out the following form. 

Year 7 2024 music program enrolment form:

https://forms.gle/1Jvkxzw8MhHmKYbi6

Year 8-12 music program enrolment form:

https://forms.gle/pQiaRkSQpE79poQe9

Concert Bands

Wind Orchestra - An elite ensemble in which all wind, brass, & percussion positions are auditioned

Senior Concert Band - A concert band for wind, brass, & percussion players in years 8-10

Junior Concert Band - A concert band for wind, brass, & percussion players in year 7

Strings

Symphony Orchestra - An elite ensemble in which all strings, wind, brass, & percussion positions are auditioned

Chamber Strings - An elite ensemble for experienced string players, by audition

Junior Strings - A junior ensemble for string players from Years 7-9

Choral

Senior Vocal Ensemble - A small ensemble for the most accomplished singers in the school. All positions are auditioned

Choir - A large open choir for all ages and abilities. All MP members are encouraged to join this ensemble

Jazz

Big Band 1 - A senior jazz ensemble for saxophone, trumpet, trombone, bass, guitar, piano and drums. All positions are auditioned, subject to available places

Big Band 2 - A junior big band, for younger jazz players. Open to all students

Senior Jazz Combo - A small senior jazz combo for trumpet, saxophone, bass, piano and drums. Membership is by invitation

Junior Jazz Combo - A small junior jazz combo. Open to all students, subject to availability

Percussion

Senior Percussion Ensemble - An ensemble for senior percussion students in Yr 10-12

Junior Percussion Ensemble - An ensemble for junior percussion students in Yr 7-9

Guitars

Rock Bands - Small ensembles for guitar, bass, drums, piano and vocals. Places subject to availability

Guitar Ensembles - Small ensembles for acoustic and electric guitars. These are open to students of all abilities

2024 Fee Structure:

Participation in one large ensemble or multiple ensembles: $600 (concert bands, orchestra, junior strings or multiple ensembles)

Participation in one small ensemble: $500 (Choir, jazz combo, percussion ensemble, guitar groups, rock band)

Instrumental Hire: $240 per year ($120 fee for ALL percussionists in ensembles)

Private Tuition: We have a team of tutors available for private tuition on school grounds before and after school. Payments are made privately directly to tutors.

Music Camps and Tours - additional cost. A Music Camp for Junior Concert Band, Junior Strings, Choir and Senior Concert Band has been planned for 29th April - 1st May, 2024 at the Collaroy Conference Centre. More details to follow.

Please see the CHS Music Youtube channel